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Strong finish puts Sam Burns T6 at U.S. Open

Shinnecock Hills Golf Club is hosting the U.S. Open and has been built into quite the challenge for the field.

SOUTHAMPTON, NY - JUNE 14: Sam Burns of the United States plays his shot from the 15th tee during the first round of the 2018 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 14, 2018 in Southampton, New York. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)(Photo: Andrew Redington, Getty Images)

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. Shreveport's Sam Burns made three birdies on his final five holes to climb into the top 10 at the U.S. Open on Thursday afternoon. The former LSU star made a birdie on the final hole at Shinnecock Hills after unleashing a 418-yard drive.

Wind ruled the day on Long Island, as a steady breeze of 15 mph was accompanied by gusts of 30 mph.

Burns will play in the first group (6:45 a.m., EDT) off the 10th tee Friday.

Former Byrd star and current LSU golfer Philip Barbaree Jr. found trouble on the back nine en route to an 82 on Thursday. PBJ turned in 2 over, but made five bogeys, a double bogey and a triple bogey over the final nine holes.

Barbaree is scheduled to begin his second round at 8:46 a.m. off No. 10.